It's "Hold your breath" Thursday...

Well here we are again already and it's Thursday. Due to last weeks loss of only .5 pounds I have once again been a bit concerned for today's weigh-in with perhaps a crossed set of fingers in hopes that everything goes well over at the Cromlish homestead this fine morn.

Its rare but when I came in to work this morning the evidence that Cromlish had been in and gone was shall we say scarce, (his locker was untouched...I snoop....) This my friends is a rarity... Dave is pretty much the resident Troll that lives under the couch at this point. To not see Dave, hear Dave , or be picking up that mans dirty laundry is not only odd, it feels wrong.

I got to thinking what Bodilogix would be like if I never met Dave... Quieter yes I know, he really has come to embody the place. Its kinda like we built it for him. He may of picked a different color given the option. I don't think we will let Dave have too many days off. I guys what I am trying to say is that I really missed the big lug, He's alright with me.

I am certain in his next blog he will tell you all about his recent personal bests so I will not burst his balloon but let me just say, I can hardly believe Dave's turn about given at the 5 month mark not only do we only have 27 more pounds to shed, but his lifts at the gym excel in weight, reps and or form each and every workout...

Suggestion....

If anyone would like to get Dave a gift for Christmas, the man needs "Velcro" shoes... I am certain his boot camp performance will improve greatly when he no longer needs to stop and tie his laces "yet again"

Rosie... What size?

Seriously...
Pool the funds people and lets help this man to a better Boot camp...
I know he will "greatly appreciate it"

Trainer Andrea

Big Dave and his Bevy of Beauties...

Needless to say as time has gone by you all by now have figured out our man Dave as the warm hearted guy with the jokes and oh that ever so clever wit... all true. But he really took one for the team last weekend. Big Dave was my right hand man a few evenings back at the Bodilogix 2ND annual Pajama Party and overall girl fest... He fit right in !!!!

Seriously, Big Dave had a bar full of gals in there nighties just hanging on his every word. His son Rick Cromlish was also on hand to teach the gals a little cards and why not, Rick even has a smoothie recipe named after him he was such a fixture here over the summer months. Its called the Banana Rick, I am serious!!! Come on in and order one I'll make you one, there different every time but that's why they are so darn special.

Anyway, it is always fun to include Dave in our excitement down here at the club, never a dull moment. And for all of those wondering, he wasn't tempted in the least by all the goodies that the ladies enjoyed on there big night out. What a trooper....

Well we will be at it again tomorrow for a leg workout and we have boot camp here at Bodilogix in an hour so off I go to prep the course...

Cheers

Let's have a Parade...

Have you ever wanted to be dressed up as an Elf in a Santa Clause parade... Answer honestly...
I knew it !!!!
Well here is your big moment kids of all ages...

Bodilogix needs Elves.... many many Elves...
Our theme...
"Elves in training" what else!!!!
We are strong, we are buff... We are Elves just trying to get these big as# presents in Santa's big As# friggin sleigh... so we are showing our "twist and lift" moves as we ride the flat bed through the streets of Cobourg...
Did I mention the routine will be directed by none other than head Elf Cromlish...

Are you in?
Great.
Let me know who you are

and

A. We decorate at 10:00 am Sunday November 22/2008
right here at Bodiogix 726 Ontario street Cobourg...

B. 1:45pm "WE RIDE"...
Float leaves D'arcy Street at 2:00pm
We'll get you over there and you can park here at the Studio...

Weather is looking promising and we need your support...
Please join yours truly Sarge Elf and lead Elf Cromlish in what is sure to be a spectacle they will be talking about for quite some time.!!!!

Andrea

David gotta Big fat Goose egg and I couldn't be happier!!!

Say what ?!..?
Yup, boy oh boy am I "uber excited". I am so thrilled I keep jumping right out of my skin...
goose egg "boose egg"..., Its' a great day... Its the best day...
It's better than a birthday,
Its almost as good as Christmas... wait... It's better than Christmas !!!!

Allow me explain.
Being a trainer means accepting you have a double life...
You must present yourself one way to garner the relationship required to successfully achieve adherence to facility the goal structure you and another decide is your mandate.
That's abit of a mouthful...

Basically that means "never and I mean never try to be the "TRAINER" for your husband or wife. In matters of the waistline better to shut your trap and nod politely if asked any sort of question.

There is to the trainer the goals and desires that are important to the client, (usually something about the pants not quite fitting as comfortably as one hopes pants can) and than there are the goals that are important to the trainer as well as the client but somehow these are the goals few ask to achieve specifically. Things like increasing ones life expectancy, improving quality of life, better sleep for the client, better outlook on life, increased confidence in the individual.
Lust for life and adventure gathering steam... Becoming an active participant in all that life can offer the individual.
And of course "looking better naked"... Nuff said... Its all good people....

Today is that day... It's my day !!!!
goose egg "who cares..." , "whatever"...
Our Mr. Cromlish... aka... "Big Dave" as my son call him has achieved his greatest success thus far... Dave has been officially released from his high blood pressure medication.
Done...Gone... out of there !!!!!
Once a long road ahead of meds, re-filling prescriptions, timing pills and all that can represent to the human spirit... Done.

Let's get this in perspective.
It's been 4 months of exercise...
It's been 4 months of "clean eating" to "nourish" the body, not entertain the mind, or feed addictions...

65 pounds of fat gone...
Energy for days....
Meds gone....

Well done my friend,
Next stop, the sleep clinic...

Couldn't happen to a more deserving Dude..
I hope I can find a nice card in the store for this one...

Trainer Andrea

How far we have come, and how far we are going...

Today was a very interesting day. Here at Bodilogix we has a preliminary meeting with regards to our next big challenge. The 100 kilometer "just for the health of it" Walk. I see we are going to have quite an event on our hands and I for one am in fact up for the Challenge. I along with a core group of the organizing team enjoyed a planning chat with our man Dave and was myself very impressed with how much of the "leg work" Dave has already been on to. He is seriously invested in completing this new challenge and I love seeing his enthusiasm for these new and exciting events in his life.

He even signed on for a bootcamp here at Bodilogix starting Tuesday November 10th. Yes we have glass windows but please no paparazzi... I am excited to introduce our man Dave to my Bootcamp Class ! I know he is going to love it and get great results and although it may further strain our relationship I am determined to get him down the 80 pounds for Christmas. i know that is the best Christmas presents Dave could give Dave and I will do all I can to facilitate that.

David has a date for tomorrow with yours truly and I am off to design tomorrows torture... I mean "training program."

Later Gator
Andrea

I heard there was a Polar bear in Cobourg on Sunday...

Howdy Bloggers, Sorry for my absenteeism, I've been in negotiations for the "coming soon" made for T.V movie called, "Ol Lardy Buns" the sequel... again, I do apologize. Its a tragedy...

So I have heard "Our Man Dave" has been out logging some training for the up coming insanity known as the "butterball run. That is exciting! I am very excited Dave has embraced this idea and is keen to take on this additional challenge above and beyond that first milestone goal of the 100 pounds Dave is currently shedding.
At over half way to achieving that goal it is good to set ones eyes on new challenges and really put this new body we are building Dave to the test. As Dave's trainer this is what really excites me. I am myself quite anxious to test my own resolve by his side. I am looking very forward to getting some good hikes in as part of our training.

I put it out to the fans of the Blog to come out with us for a wander in the Hills and take in the amazing scenery and topography Northumberland County offers all of us. I promise I will bring a compass.... and snacks.

Big Dave's training is right on target and we are able more and more to try new things and "up the intensity". I am really enjoying my time with Big Dave as I can see as it is so very obvious that he firmly enjoys his time here at Bodilogix and has not only become Family but sits at the head of the table.
Our Dave embodies everything Bodilogix is. Supportive, sincere, and from the heart.

Tomorrows Legs Big Guy, Bring your game.

Andrea

Turning the other cheek...

So it's been a few days since I've written and I apologize.... I can just imagine the buzz, "where oh where is Miss Trainer Andrea?" Fear not. I was in negotiations for the movie rights for the upcoming "David and Andrea's adventures in fitness" cable series...

I am kidding but if you caught the show on cogeco and you liked it.... call them or e-mail them and maybe they will invite us back for more "Coffee Talk" with David Glover. I enjoyed myself quite abit...

Speaking of which I am not sure if any of you have noticed any differences in our David "characterwise" but I must spill....
The other day after filming when we were set to leave cogeco I could'nt help but notice the "screamimg" fashion statement our man Dave was all about...

Police "colottes". Yup, I bet they are all the range in the big cities. Flattering really. Nice look for the men in blue.... Loose, not binding like other pants. Flowy, airy, whispy... They seem to say "hey, look at me", I am beautiful, a man of style and leisure". Nice, refreshing, like an ice cold glass of lemonade on a hot day.

I can see "the look" really catching on... Keep your eyes out people and hats off to our man Dave for taking the "plunge" and really spreading his wings in the fashion realm... good on ya fella...

Trainer Andrea